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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1972

Page

3

Prisoners Of War Return Home In Moving Final Hours

On a China bound flight from Dien Bien Phu Valley the last POWs reach home snaking through emotional scenes. Lt. Mark Gartley and Lt. Norris Charles recall years in captivity as their families greet them. Air Force Maj. completes the trio on the release flight amid homecoming rush.

Peking Dien Bien Phu U.S. Navy J.g Mark Gartley Hanoi Gartley Navy Norris Charles Nanning Charles Olga San Diego Calif Air Force

Eleanor McGovern declines Dayton TV taping over picket line

Eleanor McGovern said she would not cross a Dayton picket line as she declined a TV taping with Phil Donahue. Pickets from IBEW protested WLWC TV in Columbus, which is owned by Avco Broadcasting. McGovern’s team planned to reschedule the appearance.

Eleanor McGovern Dayton Ohio International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW Columbus Wlwc-Tv Paul J. Witte Ibew International Cincinnati Avco Broadcasting McGovern Montgomery County Democratic Paul Tipps Afl-Cio Frank King King Ray Cokie Wlw-D

Strikers Vote Set Wednesday Over Long GM Strike

About 3 900 United Auto Workers prepare to vote Wednesday on a tentative contract ending a 173 day strike at GMAD Norwood sub plant near Cincinnati. Details will be reviewed at a mass meeting after bargaining since April 7. Ratification needs majority support.

Cincinnati, Ohio United Auto General Motors Detroit General Motors Assembly Norwood James Young UAW Richard’ Minton Local 674 Chevrolet Fisher GM Assembly Cincinnati National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

AT&T eyeing $60 installation charge and directory calls limit

AT&T president Robert Lilley said the average telephone installation costs about $60 and the company is studying charging that amount. He indicated a possible monthly limit of five directory assistance calls, with 15 cents for each additional call, aiming to cut calls by about 30 percent. DeButts noted anticipated earnings per share improvement for the year.

Lilley At&t Board John D. deButts Boston Security Great Britain Japan de Butts At&t New York City

Three Hurt In Route 13 Collision

Three people were injured in a two car crash on Route 13 two miles north of Glouster. Drivers George E. Talbot and Raymond L. Massey plus Talbot passenger Paul E. Tomlinson were treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital for lacerations and a broken nose and knee cap. Massey was cited for conditional speed. A second Route 78 crash near Morgan County involved John R. Wright and William L. Roberts with both Roberts and passenger Ronald R. Bollenbacher treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Extent of injuries not reported.

Edward Elias Cora Weiss David Dellinger William Sloane Coffin Richard Falk Hanoi Hoa Binh Tran Trong Quat Quat Route 13 Glouster State Highway Patrol Mount St. Mary Hospital George E. Talbot Nelsonville Raymond L. Massey Malta Talbot Paul E. Tomlinson John R. Wright Lafayette Ind Morgan County William L. Roberts

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